Richland Balsam Overlook from Balsam
North Carolina, united-states
18.6km 878m 4.7%
2Cat 2
Richland Balsam Overlook from Balsam
North Carolina, united-states
Richland Balsam Overlook from Balsam covers 18.6km and 878m of climbing, reaching 1,845m at the summit. Averaging 4.7%, the road kicks to 7.2% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The road reaches 1,845m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in North Carolina, United-states.
- At 1,845m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
- A false flat around km 5 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
18.6km
Avg Gradient
4.7%
Max Gradient
7.2%
Elevation Gain
878m
Summit
1,845m
Wall Rating
4.7
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